Embraer E-195. Photo: Courtesy, Embraer.
Lufthansa ordered eight more Embraer E-195s, in a deal valued at $338 million, based on list prices and January 2010 economic conditions, according to the Brazilian manufacturer. The new aircraft will be operated within the Lufthansa Regional family serving German and European destinations.
The Lufthansa Group ordered a mixed fleet of 30 E-190s and E-195s for its regional fleet, in June 2007, most of which are already in service (ATW Daily ...

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